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9/2/24, 9:23 AM Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme – The Gulf Time Newspaper
well as their parents. I have full confidence in their ability to continue their journey of excellence and achievement, contributing
to a bright future for themselves and their country.”
Addressing the students, H.H. added: “I encourage you to keep pursuing knowledge and lifelong learning to build your
capacities and achieve accomplishments that will benefit both our community and the world.”
H.H. also met with parents of the students during the event and praised their efforts in raising a generation of ambitious young
Emiratis capable of competing globally and shaping the future of the UAE. He emphasised that building and developing the
skills of Emirati talents is an integral part of Dubai’s strategy to enhance the emirate’s human capital, supported by an
outstanding education system that nurtures Emirati talent in line with Dubai’s economic priorities.
Aisha Miran, who chairs the scholarship programme’s steering committee, said: “Guided by the vision and directives of our
leadership, and as part of the Dubai Plan and its economic and social agendas, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship
Programme aims to empower exceptional Emirati talent, build their capabilities, and enhance their leadership skills. We
congratulate this distinguished cohort of high school graduates from both public and private schools who have been selected

for the programme.”
She added: “The diverse academic specialisations the students have chosen, along with their choice of and admissions into
top universities globally, reflect their commitment to excellence and their drive to shape a brighter and more prosperous future
for their nation across all sectors. The programme’s steering committee, in collaboration with our partners, will ensure that
these scholars receive continued support and mentorship throughout their academic journey. We are confident that this cohort
will be a valuable addition to Dubai’s Emirati talent pool, strengthening the emirate’s global leadership position and helping to
achieve its ambitious future goals.”
A total of 321 students applied for the scholarship programme in its inaugural year. The first cohort of scholars was selected
by the programme’s steering committee following a rigorous evaluation process, which took into consideration their academic
performance, the global rankings of the universities they applied to, and how their chosen academic disciplines align with
Dubai’s future goals and economic priorities.
The selected students will attend 30 universities in the UAE and abroad. They will pursue 35 academic disciplines including
engineering, information technology, business administration, health sciences, and the arts.
The steering committee oversees the programme’s vision, objectives, and strategic plan. It also approves a unified

scholarship policy for the entire emirate, sets the programme’s budget and financial plan, and establishes subcommittees with
clear mandates and operational processes.
Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, the Vice Chairman of the steering committee, said: “The launch of this programme marks a
significant step in shaping the future of Emirati youth and strengthening the capabilities that will drive Dubai’s growth and
development. We are committed to supporting the students, developing their leadership skills, and ensuring Emirati graduates
are equipped to excel across all sectors.”
During the orientation event, students were introduced to various services offered under the scholarship programme, in
addition to being provided guidance on upcoming phases of their academic journey.
Two partnerships were also announced during the event. The first is between the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship
Programme and the Ministry of Education to provide financial and academic services to students studying abroad. The
second tie-up, with IDP, will provide university admission services for students wishing to study abroad.
Launched as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, with an endowment of AED 1.1 billion, the Hamdan bin Mohammed
Scholarship Programme will provide 100 scholarships annually to Emirati students who are accepted to top universities
around the world.
The scholarship is open to outstanding Emirati students who have graduated from public and private schools in the UAE, and
will cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. Citizens applying for the scholarship programme must hold a family
book from Dubai and should not be in receipt of any other scholarship offers.

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